Kioti CK30 - Page 110

10-17PERIODIC SERVICE
BATTERY CHARGING
(A) Highest Level
(B) Lowest Level
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is
somewhere between the markings
(A) and (B). Add a proper amount of
distilled water up to the highest level
as required.
2. The water in the electrolyte evapo-
rates during recharging. Liquid short-
age damages the battery. Excessive
liquid spills damages the tractor
body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect
the battery positive terminal to the
charger positive terminal and the
negative to the negative, then re-
charge in the standard fashion.
4. A boost charge is only for emergen-
cies. It will partially charge the bat-
tery at a high rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery,
it is necessary to recharge the bat-
tery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the
battery's service life.
5. When the specific gravity of electro-
lyte is between 1.27 and 1.29 the
charging is completed.
6. When exchanging an old battery for
a new one, use battery of equal
specification shown in table 1.
Mishandling or abuse of the battery can
shorten the service life and adds to
maintenance cost of the tractor.
If the battery is weak it will cause the
engine to be hard to start and also
make lights dim. It is important to
check the battery periodically.
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To avoid personal injury:
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activated, hydrogen and oxygen
gases in the battery are ex-
tremely explosive. Keep open
sparks and flames away from the
battery at all times, especially
when charging the battery.
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place. (If equipped)
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When disconnecting the cable
from the battery, start with the
negative terminal first.
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When connecting the cable to
the battery, start with the posi-
tive terminal first.
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Never check battery charge by
placing a metal object across
the posts. Use a voltmeter or load
tester.
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CAUTION